🚨 The 2024 Olympic men’s football tournament kicked off with a THRILLER as host nation France stunned the USA 3-0 in Marseille! The Americans nearly struck first when Djordje Mihailovic’s rocket hit the crossbar, but France turned the tide with goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Michael Olise, and defender Loic Bade. 🥅
🇫🇷 “We knew it’d be tough – the USA never gives up,” said France coach Thierry Henry, praising his team’s composure. Meanwhile, USA coach Marko Mitrović lamented the “unlucky” loss but vowed to bounce back: “We were in this game for 70 minutes.” 💪
⚡ Other Day 1 highlights: Morocco pulled off a 2-1 upset against Argentina (after a wild fan invasion delayed the game!), Japan crushed Paraguay 5-0, and New Zealand edged Guinea 2-1. 🇲🇦🇯🇵
🔜 Next up: The USA faces New Zealand on July 27, while France takes on Guinea. Will the hosts keep their momentum? Drop your predictions below! 👇
